The Perfect Gift for New Mums and Dads

Finding the right gift for expecting parents can feel overwhelming. 

Walk into any store and you're confronted with countless options, from generic toys to mass-produced clothes. Finding something truly special amidst this sea of choices often proves more difficult than expected.

But choosing something meaningful doesn’t have to be complicated.

Our foil hand and footprint kits offer a thoughtful and unique way to celebrate new life. Easy to order and simple to use, parents can use our kits to create gorgeous, lasting keepsakes they'll cherish forever.

Why Foil Prints Are a Perfect Baby Keepsake Gift

Foil prints are keepsakes made by pressing a baby’s hand or foot onto special paper to capture their tiny prints. The prints are created by bonding foil to cardstock for a beautiful, detailed, and shimmering finish, which we transform into a stunning foil baby keepsake. 

Our simple-to-use kits make this process effortless, allowing parents to create these treasures at home.

The kits make perfect gifts for baby showers or welcoming a newborn, as they can be used right after birth. The process is so straightforward that parents can take prints even in the hospital, capturing those irreplaceable first days with ease and no fuss.

Unlike other keepsake gifts that often get tucked away in boxes, our foil prints are designed to shine on display (and last a lifetime!). Whether framed in a nursery or placed on a shelf, they invite parents to pause and marvel at their baby’s tiny hands and feet every day, keeping those precious memories alive.

Four Reasons to Love Our Foil Keepsake Gifts

What makes The Bespoke Foil Company stand out from the many other foil printing companies?

We believe four compelling reasons set our keepsake gifts apart, making them the perfect choice for celebrating a new arrival.

1. Unique Foil Fusion Technology

Let's start with the innovative method we use to produce our foil prints. 

Other printing companies use an outdated two-step technique that often results in a speckled finish and foil that eventually peels away from the card.

Such flaws diminish the value of a keepsake meant to be treasured forever.

Determined to shake up the industry, we got to work and developed our breakthrough solution, Foil Fusion Technology. This process seamlessly bonds the foil to cardstock for an everlasting result. No peeling, no speckles, and, most importantly, no disappointment. 

No other foil printing company offers this technology - we're the only place where you'll be guaranteed a flawless finish.

2. Independent and family-run

When you buy from The Bespoke Foil Company, you're supporting a family-owned, independent business.

As parents ourselves, we understand the significance of creating new baby keepsakes to celebrate those important milestones. This perspective drives us to pour passion and care into every keepsake we create, ensuring an exceptional experience for our customers.

And that's exactly why we're easy to get hold of. We're happy to answer all your questions and chat about our printing options. From our family to yours, we want you to be completely satisfied with the result.

3. Sustainable and plastic-free

Environmental responsibility is at the heart of our business. While our early packaging included plastic, we recognised the need for change and took action.

Now, our packaging contains zero plastic. Everything is either recyclable or compostable, down to the cellophane wallets the prints are posted in.

The baby keepsake boxes that the kits arrive in are sturdy and can be reused over and over again. Unlike the mountains of baby clothes and toys that are outgrown and cast aside, our keepsakes make sustainable gifts that will never end up in a landfill.

4. No personalisation stress

Many foil printing companies require the personalised details to be added upfront when ordering.

If you're purchasing for expecting parents or a baby shower, this is inconvenient because the baby's birth details are impossible to know before the baby's arrival!

Our kits eliminate this hurdle, making them ideal for baby showers or expecting parents. 

When ordering, you simply select the card, foil, and frame colours. Personalisation details, such as adding the baby’s name or birth date, are completed after the prints are taken, giving parents full control.

What's in the Baby Keepsake Boxes?

Good things come in small packages, and our keepsake gifts are no exception!

Each compact box, designed to fit through a standard letterbox, contains everything parents need to create multiple hand and footprint impressions of their newborn.

Here's what's inside:

• Two baby-safe, inkless wipes

• Four sheets of reactive paper

• A card containing the order number (this is required when uploading the prints to our website)

• A detailed instruction booklet with information on how to order additional items

Each kit includes one A4 foil print sent to the recipient free of charge.

Parents can choose one of the following, plus add personalised text:

• Two handprints

• Two footprints

• One handprint and one footprint

  
  

How to Use the Baby Keepsake Gift Kits

Grappling with a new baby is stressful enough, so we designed our keepsakes to be as easy as possible to create. They're completely mess-free, take less than five minutes, and don't cause any stress to the parents or the baby.

Here's how it works:

1. First, parents apply an inkless wipe to the baby's hands or feet. One wipe is usually enough, but there's a second one just in case.

2. Next, they press the baby's hand or foot gently yet firmly onto the reactive paper. As if by magic, the prints will appear! We recommend using all sheets of paper so we can select the best imprints for the keepsake.

3. Finally, all that's left is to snap a photo of the imprints, upload them to our website, and choose the personalisation options.

At this point, we take over and work on perfecting the prints and removing any smudges. We then send proofs to the parents for approval. Once approved, we create and ship the stunning foil prints.

Other Baby Keepsake Gifts to Consider

There are many types of new baby gift ideas to pick from. However, unlike foil prints, most cannot be used right away, and many end up collecting dust in a forgotten drawer.

Memory boxes, for instance, are popular for storing items like a baby’s first outfit or hospital wristband, but they’re often stashed away in cupboards. Personalised blankets or stuffed toys bring comfort in the early months, yet they’re quickly outgrown and set aside as the child grows.

Other keepsakes, like a silver first tooth box, spoon, or necklace, are not required until the baby is older. 

Then, there are other ways besides foil to create hand and footprint keepsakes. 

Clay or plaster casts are a popular method, but they can crack easily and often feel bulky or awkward to display.

Of course, we may be just a smidge biased, but our foil and handprint gifts stand out for their versatility and durability. Ready to use from day one, they create a stunning, frameable keepsake that parents can proudly display and marvel at for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are meaningful gifts for new parents?

Meaningful gift ideas for new parents are those that capture special moments or milestones - or make parenthood a little easier.

Personalised keepsakes like hand and footprint kits or memory books offer lasting emotional value and help commemorate your new arrival.

Why are keepsake kits ideal gifts?

Keepsake kits are perfect because they offer a unique, heartfelt way to celebrate a newborn’s arrival. Our kits' compact, letterbox-friendly design makes thoughtful gifting effortless, while the durable foil print becomes a cherished family heirloom.

Can this gift be personalised?

Yes! The Bespoke Foil Company's keepsake kits can be fully personalised. The text, including the preferred font style, is chosen when the hand or footprint images are uploaded to our website.

The parents can choose to add any information they like, including:

• The new baby's name 

• The birth details (time, date, place, etc.)

• The age of the baby when the prints were taken

• A meaningful phrase or quote

What are the most forgotten baby shower gifts?

Sentimental baby gifts like keepsake kits, memory boxes, or milestone cards are often overlooked in favour of more practical items. Yet these thoughtful gifts are the ones parents treasure long after the baby outgrows their clothes and gadgets.

Final Thoughts

Capturing the fleeting moments of a newborn’s life is a priceless gift. That's why our keepsake gifts are guaranteed to make new parents smile.

Taking only minutes to create, yet enjoyed forever, our keepsakes turn fleeting moments into lasting treasures, perfect for baby showers, christenings, or welcoming a new arrival.